• WELD 1650: PRINT READING

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is a study of blueprint reading and basic drafting practices used in the welding and manufacturing industry. It provides training in reading and drawing blueprints and welding symbols through the development of comprehensive plans. For students seeking a degree in Welding. (3 hrs lec)
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• WELD 1700: GENERAL WELDING

  2.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is an in-depth study and practice in arc welding, all positions, with a variety of metals. Introduces MIG and TIG machines. Oxyacetylene instruction includes brazing, aluminum, and cast iron. Flexible credit contingent on enrolled lab hours. Open to any student. Prerequisite: WELD 1600 with a "C-" or better. (1.5 hrs lec, 1-3 hrs lab)
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• WELD 1705: WELDING PROCESSES

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed for the new learner majoring in welding, providing the students with lecture and hands-on experience. Emphasis is on oxyacetylene welding, electrical arc welding, portable welding machines, and improving welding skills. For students seeking a degree in Welding. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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• WELD 1765: ADVANCED WELDING PROCESSES

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course covers MIG and TIG skills; pipe welding skills; higher skills of welding copper, aluminum and stainless steel. For students seeking a degree in Welding. Prerequisite: WELD 1705 with a "C-" or better. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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• WELD 1770: GMAW - FCAW

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students will gain technical understanding of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, metal transfer, shielding gases, and welding safety. Emphasis will be placed on short circuit, globular, and spray transfer; Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW); and inner shield. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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• WELD 1785: GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING PLATE/PIPE

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students will learn about Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) which is an individual specialty that is demonstrated and performed on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in all position fillet and butt joints. Information and practical experience is also included on pipe joints with root penetration and filler passes according to applicable codes. (2 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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• WELD 1800: MATERIALS EVALUATION

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course provides an introduction to the field of destructive and nondestructive testing of metals. It examines testing methods in evaluation of various welding processes. For students seeking a degree in Welding. (3 hrs lec)
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• WELD 1860: WELDING FABRICATION

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students acquire knowledge of welding fabrication by emphasizing construction of welded projects, utilization of blueprints and specifications, and repair and maintenance of industrial equipment. For students seeking a degree in Welding. (1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab)
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• WELD 1870: ADVANCED METAL FABRICATION TECHNIQUES

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Consists of developing plans and producing a finished project. Various welding positions and assembly techniques are utilized. For students seeking a degree in Welding. (1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab)
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• WELD 1920: BASIC PIPE WELDING

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Arc welding of pipe in various positions and techniques are covered in this course. Safety electrode selection and certification codes are also included. Open to any students. Prerequisite: WELD 1700 with a "C-" or better. (2 hr lec, 4 hrs lab)
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